Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1903 — Page 4

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. ■▼■RY IVKNIKO, EXCEPT SV!|U>AY, BY LEW O . ELLINGHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By carrier, per week 10c By carrier, per year $4.00 By mall, per month 2Sc By mall, per yeur $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents, Olyertlslng rates made known on application Entered tn the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana, as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. •TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTT* I Announcements. t •IXXXXXXXIXXIIXXXIXXXIXXX3 REPRESENTATIVE We are authorized to announce the name of S. W. Hale, of Geneva, as a candidate tor Representative; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15, HMM. We are authorized to announce the name of Valentie L uker, of Kirkland township, as a candidate 'or Representative; subjec' tot lie j decision of the Democratic primary election i to be held Friday, lauuary 15.1904. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry Dirkson of Preble township, as a can- ! didate for Represent stive; subject to the de- | etalon of the Democratic primary election, to i l?e held Friday. January 15, 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of Dr J, W. Vizard, of Pleasant .Mills, as a candidate for representative; subject to the derision of the Dem cratic primary election to be held Friday, January 15, 1904. PROSECUTOR. We are authorized to announce the name of John C. Moran, of D< catur. as a candidate lor re-election as Prosecuting Attorney lor the twenn-sixth judicial circuit; subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. to be held Friday. January 15,1904. We are authorized to announce the name of S. A. M. Butcher, of Geneva, as a candidate tor Prosecuting Attorney for the twenty• aixt.v judicial circuit : subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to Lie held Friday, January 15.1904. AUDITOR. We are authorized to announce the name of C. 1). Lewton. of Decatur. as a candidate lor Auditor of Adams county: subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, i tn be neld Friday. January 15. 1904. We are authorized to announce the name •f Ph 1 Schug. ol Berne, as- a candioate for Auditor of Adams count v ; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to held Friday, January 15 1904. We are authorized to announce the name oTT. H Baltzell. of Washington township, as a candidate for Auditor of Adams county, fbt one teim only: subject to the d» ci-ion of the Democratic primarj election, to be neld Friday, January 15.1904 We are authorized to announce the name of Al Frlstoe. of Decatur, as a candidate for j Auditor of Adams coun y: subj- ct to the de- I cision of the Democratic primary election, to ! ( be held Friday, January 15.19e4 We are authorized to announce'he name of I). D. Coffee, of atur as a CMnd’dstc for ; Auditor of Adam< county. subject to the de •ioono the Democratic primary election, to : he held Friday. January 15 1904. SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce the name of ’ Albert Butler as a candidate for re-election , as Sheriff of Adams county; subject to 'he ' decision of the lh mo* ratio primary elect Kn. to be held Friday. January 15, 1 91. SURVEYOR. We are authorized to announce the name of George E. McKean. of Decatur, a--.» oandi- i <t t«• f• ■ r elect j Surveyoi M > ■ •minty; subject to the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday January 15, ].MM. < Wc are authorized to alimr’iK- the name of L. L. Baumgartner as a candidate f--r Sur- < Veyor of Adams county; subject ‘xi the decision of the Democratic primary election to bo held Friday. January 15.1904. We are authorized to announce the name of W. V. BuckniaHter. ot Jefferson township a> a candidate forsurveyor of Adams county; •abject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held January 15,1904. COMMISSIONER We are authorized to announce the name of David Werling. of Preble township, as a can- ; didate for re-election as comta’ssiover of the first district of Adams county; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election. to be held Friday January 15. 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of Jacob AI met. of Jefferson township, as a candidate for re-electi‘»n a® commissioner of the ltd rd district; subject to the decison of tin* Democratic primary election, lobe held on Friday. January 15,1904. CORONER We are authorized to announce the name of Dr «' H t’k nf Berne Hsaeandidate for re-election as Coroner of Adams count v: subject tn the deci don of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January , 15 1.K14. Wean 1 authorized to announce the name ■ of John < Fa He <»t Washington township »s a « anditlafe tor t'oronor of Adams county;! rubjecf t*» the d •ei-i«m of the Democratic Primary election, to Ire held Friday. January 15. 1904. | ABBB9SOK. We «re authorized to arin nincp the name ot Nick 11 Wagner ot Decatur a- a can ii-< date for i <»t M aslnngtJn township. I Subject t» the derision ot i "1* democratic | primary election to be held Fr d i\. January 15. I 04. We are authorized to arnouiox the nam rt of J<*t*ph V Peele mh Candidate for A •;*« >•»<)!• • f Jefferson township: subject to cision of the Democratic election to be held Friday, i January. 15, HM.

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| We are authorized to announce the name I of David S. Manlier as a candidate for Assessor of Union township subject to the de- ; cision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January 15.1904 We are authorized to announce the name of I William Conrad as a candidate for Assessor of Preble townahin: subject to the decision ot the democratic primary election to be held Friday, January 15, I9t>4. TRUSTEE. We are authorized to announce the name I of Caleb B. Andrews as candidate for Trustee l of Washington township; subject to the (ieI cision of tne Democratic primary election, to be hold Friday. January 15, 1904, d We are authorized to announcethe name of Louis Kleine us a candidate tor Trustee of Preble township; subject to the decision «»f the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January Id. 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of lames K Niblick, of Decatur, asa candidate for Trustee ot Washington township; subject to the decision of the Democra’ic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15,1904. We are authorized to announce the name I of James A. Steele us a candidate for TrusI tee of Kirkland township; subj ct to the deI cision of Die Democraiic primary election, to i be held Friday, January 15. 1901. We arc authorized to announce the name , of Lewis 0 Miller as candidate for Trustee of Washington township; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election to he Held Friday, January 15,1901. We are authorized to announce the name i o! Edward Luttman as candidate for trustee of Root townsnip: subject to the decision of the Demo ratio primary election to be held Friday, January 15, HAM. W(> are authorized to announce the name of Win. Hoile at candidate for trustee of Union township: subject to ih»* decision of the Democrat! ■ primary election to be held j Friday, January 15. 1904. I We are authorized to announce the name 1 of L N. Grand staff as candidate for Trustee ,of Root, township Subject io the decision of i the democratic primarv election to be held I Friday, January 15, 1904. We are authorized to announce th* 1 name of William Koldewey as a candidate lor Trustee of Preble township; subject to the decision of the dem cratic primary election to be held Friday," January 15. HAM. EVIDENCE IN MURDER CASE Continued from first page. out on left cheek and three on fore- | head, found upper jaw, temporal j and right cheek bones broken as ' wus also the nose, removed several , bones, described them, these bones I were broken just us they are now. Such would and did produce severe shock, hemorrhage and death. A A skull was handed to Dr. Coveradlo who explained to the jury just ' what bones were broken in Mr. ■ Busenbark's head. The severe cut j over the lip was not clean cut but ( I ragged. The wounds on forehead I and cheek were evidently made by ( a blunt instrument, could not have j been with naked list, except the I' one on the lip and is doubtful if j ( such a lick could be struck with ' fist and woud show upon hand of! person who delivered blow. Old I 1 people are more susceptble to shock j than young, men more than women. Cross examined he went into ;. detail about formation of bones and ( condition of a man ut age of Mr. . J Busenburk. Court adjourned at 12 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. The jury came in promptly and ( seem to be standing their work nicely, even O. J. Suman who was suffering from a cold yesterday and made an effort to secure his release is looking much better. The court . room is well filled at each session including many ladies and interest in the big law suit becomes more noticeable with each witness. The case may continue two weeks as one of the attorneys is authority for the statement that over 100 witI nesses will be used. Attorney Hen- ; ry B. Heller began duty in the case today taking evidence for the defense and coun* ling with the other . attorneys on that side of the case. ' Mrs. Ohsorne was in her acenstom'od place in the court room. She has |displayod her grit by not shedding 1 a tear during the time when vari-1 ious witnesses were telling of t‘e awful crime and the condition of her father. Dr. Coverdale was again called

to the witness stand and the crossexamination was resumed. He corrected his statement as to the jawbone being broken entirely off. i DR. C. S. CLARK. Lived in Decatur twelve years, physician for 15 years, graduate, was formerly coroner, was called to home of Jos. Osborne Sept. 10 to asists in holding inquest. Was called there also evening of Sept. 8. | Mr. Busenbark was in bed in east room of house. His whiskers were ' matted with blood, face scarred, ’ bones of face broken, had hemorrhages. pulse was fast and patient excited Dr. Clark described the injuries in detail. About the same us given in testimony of others. He told ot dressing wounds of injured man and his treatment of the case. Culled twice night of Sept. 8. returned next morining found patient low and had no hopes of recovery Was called in afternoon but patient was dead before he arrived. Judged he had inward hemorrhages from flow of blood. Witnessed the post mortem. Wounds were not made with sharp instrument, but believes one on the cheek was made with a closed knife. Believes cause of death was shock and hemorrhages from injuries inflicted. Cross examined and repeated his statements. Re-examined he said ho was unable to say whether sush licks would not mark the fist. During all the examination of the witnesess Joe Osborne, the accused man, makes no move, allows no | expression to cross his countenance J whereby even the closest observer can discern his feeling. Hollow cheeked and with his eyes continually cast upon the floor he sits, not scarcly ever raises his head, occasionally rubbing his eyes or shaking his h«ad in a distressed manner. WILLIAM E. FULK. - ” Lives in Decatur, real estate business, formerly county surveyor. He hus|knownJOsborne about a year, also Busenbark, met him one year ago. Osborne came to my office ' of Sept. 8. called me into hall, said. 'I beleive I hurt the old man pret- 1 ty bad,” wanted me to file an affidavit against him that he might ! plead guitlv and save cost of the ! > ease going to court. I refused and called up prosecutor Moran who came and the two went into ! i the nrosecnors office. Cross exam- : iued he said Osborne looked will.’ excited and nervous. No one but j myself was in the office at the time. | ALBERTA. BUTLER. Decatur, sheriff of Adams county. ' knows Osborne. Took him into! custody evening of Sept. 8, placed ' him in jail, turned over to him a pocket knife and pocket book containing |B. Produced the knife in court. Cross examined. When taken to jail weighed about 160 I should judge. LAURA OSBORNE. Lives in Union township since March, wife of Joseph Osborne, the defendant, married 13 years has 3 sons younger three oldest eight, formerly lived in Grant county. Father's name was John Busenbark was 68 years old, mother is dead, has no brother or sister, mother died two years ago, father sold his farm in Grant county last February and came to live with me. Father and husband bought Hougk I farm, wo all lived together, father did the feeding, they were in part- ■ nership. Each was to pay half for farm. Joe was to hire hand, do the work and have three fourths of profits and father one fourth, also same of st ck. Was at home September 8. father was in town, came home about four o'clock, man named Peterson was there to buy j hay. About 4:30 heard little Ttoy j Dale scream, went to him. saw i father lying on manure pile, face > was covered with blood, don't rememlier whether she saw Joe I then or not. saw Ira Richards,! sent him after water and cloth, I lifted father up, ho was bleeding . from fuco and month, he strangled, sent fra for help, Mrs. Sohnepp camo and helped me, several men came also. Saw Joe after I had opened gate. I went on ahead opened doors and fixed l>ed. The men laid father on Ixnl, his clothes! were.satmated with blood. Found clothes Joe had cn in the cellar. Father died Sept. 9. between 3 and 4 o’clock, buried Ijim at Knox Chapel in Grant county. Father was in ordinary good health before his injury on Sept. 8. asked if she hud heard Joe threaten her father but question was objected and sustained. Asked, if few days prior to Sept, s she heard her hubsand say. ‘‘l 11, kill thut old son of a b yet." but

was objected to and sustained on grounds of being a privileged I communication. Cross examined ’ Mrs. Osborne bv Attorney Heller, ! she told of the partnership, Joe owned most of the farming imple- ' ments and stock, father owned one | ; horse, Joe five. Each paid down ; $2250 on farm and father paid some i afterward. Joe had some nr ney ! left, owed about SBO on farm. Said it was about half an hour from ! time father was hurt untikho was placed in bed. Saw Joe in jail a tew days after returning from funeral. During the time she was on the stand Mrs. Osborne remained calm and told the story bravely. When Mrs. Osborne was asked by Judge Heller whether or not it is fact that she has considerable feeling against defendant she studied a full minute and when urged by the court to answer said, “I don’t know.” Asked if she had made any effort to see him in jail she said "I came when he telephoned for me but haven’t been there since, took children with her when she went to see him. Said her father weighed 170 pounds. Re-examined said all eat breakfast and dinner together Sept. 8. Euterpeans Meet. The Euterpean Society will meet i this evening with Miss Midge Smith at her home on street. A good program is promis!ed and as usual a delightful and entertainng evening is promised. The members without exception, are invited and urged to attend. So far. even more interest than last year has developed, and the members generally are highly pleased with the work. Local bankers and other men who handle large sums of cash every day are ou the lookout for a new §lO eounterfit bill. The bill was discovered recently at the sub treasury office. It is an excellant specimen ■ and will piss almost anywhere. The ' paper gives the bill away. The green i ink used on the obverse side is al ! shade lighter than on the genuine bill. ■ It is of the Hendricks issue and the | ■ vignette is the only feature which arouses suspicion. The cheek kttir and number is ‘ E 2183241."

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